Arizona
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The Arizona State Legislature consists of a lower house, the House of Representatives with 60 members, and an upper house, the Senate with 30 members. The state is divided into 30 electoral districts, two representatives and one senator share each of the electoral district.
Members of the House of Representatives and the State Senate are elected to serve two-year terms, with term limits of four consecutive terms (8 years) in either house.
Statewide Elected Officials
- Governor: Kathleen Marie Hobbs (D)
- Lieutenant Governor: No position of Lt. Governor. The Governor is succeeded by the Secretary of State.
- Attorney General: Kris Mayes (D)
- Secretary of State: Adrian Fontes (D)
- Capital:Â Phoenix
- Population of Latinos/Hispanics: 31.6%
Legislative Session and Budget Timetable
The Arizona State Legislature meets annually convening on the second Monday of January of each year. Arizona’s budget is biennial covering two fiscal years.
Convenes
Adjourns
Carry-Over
Budget Timetable
Jan. 13, 2025
April 26, 2025
No carry-over (annual session)
September 1 – State agencies submit their budgets requests to the Governor.
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November – December – Agency hearings are held.
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January – The Governor must submit a budget proposal to the Legislature.
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January to April – Legislature debates and adopts the biennial budget.
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